Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212H ST120 vs Cub Cadet 1200

Bolens 3212H ST120 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens 3212H ST120

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
28.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3212H ST120 specs
Cub Cadet 1200 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1200

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full 1200 specs
BolensBolens 3212H ST120
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1200

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212H ST12012 hp
120012 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212H ST120 is in the 16th percentile; 1200 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1200 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
3212H ST12028.4 ci
120029 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212H ST120 is in the 19th percentile; 1200 is in the 23rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212H ST1201
12001
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212H ST120 is in the 17th percentile; 1200 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1200 higher · +185 lb (+40%)
3212H ST120463 lb
1200648 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212H ST120 is in the 10th percentile; 1200 is in the 42nd · 314 models

3212H ST120 (A)1200 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model3212H ST1201200—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model281707K301AQS—
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,400RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29ci▲ 1200+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in▲ 1200+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
LengthNot recorded68.9in—
Width34.3in36.6in▲ 1200+2.3 in · +7%
Height42.1in40.9in▲ 3212H ST120+1.2 in · +3%
Operating Weight463lb648lb▲ 1200+185 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with electric clutchSame
Speed 1Not recorded3,400rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded515rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSingle Hitch Point—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1200Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 23rd percentile (29 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 42nd percentile (648 lb)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 21st percentile (36.6 in)
A · 3212H ST120B · 1200Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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